Villa students design Hero Bearcats

Trinity Tankersley, Vivian Zhuang and Hannah Willmott of Villa Madonna Academy High School/Junior High painted "Hero Bearcats" for the University of Cincinnati’s public art campaign.(Photo: Provided)

The University of Cincinnati recently unveiled its Hero Bearcats campaign, recognizing heroes such as firefighters, farmers and pharmacists.

Thirty statues were installed throughout the Tristate. Among those include three statues painted by Villa Madonna Academy High School/Junior High students.

"Guard Hard," a tribute to lifeguards, was painted by sophomore Hannah Willmott of Edgewood. Hannah’s statue is located on the Purple People Bridge.

"First Bearcat on the Moon," a tribute to Neil Armstrong, was painted by sophomore Trinity Tankersley of Turpin Hills. It is located at Florence Mall.

"Flame," a tribute to firefighters, was painted by senior Vivian Zhuang. It is located at Firehouse Number 15 in Mount Adams. Vivian is an international student from China and lives with her host mom in Park Hills.

The Hero Bearcats public art campaign will be on display through September.

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